Joyce Azzam Lebanese climber attains Aconcagua to inspire other women

Lebanese climber, Joyce Azzam, has made it to one of the highest 7 peaks in the world, Aconcagua (6962m) located in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, thus scoring a record of 21 most known mountaintops across the globe. Azzam has reportedly faced big psychological and nature caused pressures associated with mountaineering, but has decided to conquer the peak and raise the Lebanese flag up on the highest crest of Latin America. Joyce’s mission is considered one of the toughest accomplishments in mountaineering which makes her the first in Lebanon and the Middle East to achieve this. Only 51 climbers in the history of this risky sport, including 12 women, have been able to make it. To note, this escapade is part of a series of mountain climbing adventures called ‘Explorers Grand Slam’ project.  Azzam disclosed that her next destinations for 2017 are the highest peak in North America, Denali in Alaska, and Kilimanjaro in Africa. Through her achievements, Azzam is seeking to become an inspiration for all the Lebanese girls and women, she said. (Al Mustaqbal, March 9, 2017)

 

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